Be the reason

Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together. 

Our merchandising team aims to deliver the best value and selection to our customers through products, services and solutions all centered around our customers’ needs. We are driven by customer insights and analytics to bring products and solutions to market seamlessly. We are inclusive, well-rounded professionals who have deep experience in buying, selling, negotiating, operations, design, innovation, finance and more.  

As a Senior Specialist in Merchandising, you will play a key role in driving profitable growth and enhancing our product offerings. You’ll support the Category Merchant and manage departments, channels, and projects, collaborating across teams like Merchandising, Finance, Pricing, Sales, Marketing, and Digital. Your impact will be felt through optimizing inventory, leading vendor negotiations, and implementing innovative strategies that deliver the best value and selection for our customers. You'll shape the future of our merchandise by analyzing market trends and consumer needs, ensuring Staples remains a leader in business solutions. 

What you’ll be doing: 

• Define initiatives in partnership with the business owners (Category Merchants, DMM's, and GMM's) 
• Collaborate with business owners and cross-functional partners to create a unified strategy, project plans, and implementation timelines 
• Work with team to identify and implement new strategic initiatives to test/roll out targeted towards driving sales and margin growth 
• Develop understanding of all key performance metrics-sales, margin, DPT, and eCommerce KPIs 
• Monitor ongoing performance for initiatives relative to financial goals 
• Develop and project manage short-term plans for mitigating risks and address opportunities 
• Define and drive the full category strategy for a growth initiative 
• Manage the P&L through budget and forecast accountability 
• Work with vendors to expand assortment and identify cost opportunities 

What you bring to the table: 

• Ability to work independently and execute across multiple groups 
• Good verbal and written communication skills necessary 
• Strong analytical skills, ability to quickly interpret complex data and make recommendations 
• Solid organization skills and ability to multi-task and follow-up 
• Ability to learn fast and think on your feet 

Qualifications:

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications 

• 2+ years of project experience 
• 1+ year of product specialist/equivalent experience 
• 1+ year of work experience with merchandising/buying field 
• 1+ year experience using Microsoft Suite (MS Excel skills a MUST) 

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience 
• Negotiation experience 
• Vendor Management/Engagement experience 

We Offer: 

• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups 
• Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays) 
• Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!

The salary range represents the expected compensation for this role at the time of posting. The specific base pay may be influenced by a variety of factors to include the candidate's experience, skill set, education, geography, business considerations, and internal equity.  In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for bonuses, or other forms of variable compensation. ​

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.